Work-based learning for young people: National policy, 1994–1997

Journal of Vocational Education and Training

Volumn 50, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 225-249

  Richardson, William ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 84990329403     PISSN: 13636820     EISSN: 17475090     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13636829800200049     Document Type: Article

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